The First Quality Music Blog- Acoustic Guitar http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com Whats New @ First Quality Music Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:38:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Vintage and Used – Gibson Hummingbird http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/11/vintage-and-used-gibson-hummingbird/ http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/11/vintage-and-used-gibson-hummingbird/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:58:07 +0000 Murrell Thixton http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/?p=1843

We just took in on consignment a 1978 Gibson Hummingbird guitar.  This guitar has been professionally refinished and is in like new condition.  The original pick guard has been replaced with a new genuine Gibson Hummingbird pick guard.  This is an excellent repair job and it IS a great sounding instrument.  Very balanced and has great bass response, would make an excellent rhythm guitar.   Comes with gold Kluson style tuning machines, and a hard shell case.   Priced at $1,799.00 it won’t be here long, give us a call. 800.635.2021 ext 126

]]> http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/11/vintage-and-used-gibson-hummingbird/feed/ 0 Item 25 – 1994 Taylor 910 Dreadnought http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-25-%e2%80%93-1994-taylor-910-dreadnought/ http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-25-%e2%80%93-1994-taylor-910-dreadnought/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:58:43 +0000 Murrell Thixton http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/?p=1672 A true representation of what a rosewood Dreadnought can be, the 910 pairs our finest tonewoods with some of our most beautiful cosmetic detailing. Honoring the true legacy status of the 910, Bob Taylor brings back one of our most enduring inlays, known simply as “Cindy.”

Indian rosewood back and sides with a mahogany neck, paired with a Sitka Spruce top. UV cured finish, this guitar is in mint condition.

]]> http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-25-%e2%80%93-1994-taylor-910-dreadnought/feed/ 0 Item 24 – 1994 Taylor 510 Dreadnought http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-24-%e2%80%93-1994-taylor-510-dreadnought/ http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-24-%e2%80%93-1994-taylor-510-dreadnought/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:58:35 +0000 Murrell Thixton http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/?p=1674 With exceptionally warm and articulate tones, tropical mahogany has established itself among the tonewood elite. Many consider these striking all glossy guitars the ultimate fingerpickers guitar. Back and sides are mahogany with a Sitka spruce top.

]]> http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-24-%e2%80%93-1994-taylor-510-dreadnought/feed/ 0 Item 22 – 1996 Martin MTV-1 Unplugged # 305 of 696 http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-22-%e2%80%93-1996-martin-mtv-1-unplugged-305-of-696/ http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-22-%e2%80%93-1996-martin-mtv-1-unplugged-305-of-696/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:57:58 +0000 Murrell Thixton http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/?p=1679 This special run of Martins was created in 1996. A very unique guitar with the MTV logo in the MOP in the headstock under the CF Martin logo. The guitar is constructed of half rosewood and half mahogany, the neck is mahogany with a Sitka spruce top. Hybrid braced, mortise and tenor neck joint and 1 11/16 low profile neck.

]]> http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-22-%e2%80%93-1996-martin-mtv-1-unplugged-305-of-696/feed/ 0 Item 21 – 2001 Martin Grand Ole Opry http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-21-2001-martin-grand-ole-opry/ http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-21-2001-martin-grand-ole-opry/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:57:49 +0000 Murrell Thixton http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/?p=1733 A limited edition Martin Guitar, number 273 of 650. Unique Grand Ole Opry fingerboard with the WSM logo and a microphone in mother of pearl inlaid in the headstock. Rosewood back and sides with a Sitka spruce top.

]]> http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-21-2001-martin-grand-ole-opry/feed/ 0 Item 20 – 2009 Larrivee L-09 Quilted Western Maple http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-20-%e2%80%93-2009-larrivee-l-09-quilted-western-maple/ http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-20-%e2%80%93-2009-larrivee-l-09-quilted-western-maple/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:57:39 +0000 Murrell Thixton http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/?p=1681 Stunning Larrivee L-09. Made from quilted Western Maple this guitar has a beautiful fit and finish. The grain is spectacular and the guitar is in mint condition. This guitar would be an excellent recording guitar with it’s very even bright tone. Standard features are X braced tops, dove tail neck joinery, ebony fingerboard and bridge, high gloss finish on body.

]]> http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-20-%e2%80%93-2009-larrivee-l-09-quilted-western-maple/feed/ 0 Item 19 – 2006 Larrivee L-09 Bubinga Wood http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-19-%e2%80%93-2006-larrivee-l-09-bubinga-wood/ http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-19-%e2%80%93-2006-larrivee-l-09-bubinga-wood/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:57:31 +0000 Murrell Thixton http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/?p=1683 Beautifully figured Bubina back and sides are the hallmark of this L-09. Standard features are X braced tops, dove tail neck joinery, ebony fingerboard and bridge, high gloss finish on body. This guitar has a very even tone.

]]> http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-19-%e2%80%93-2006-larrivee-l-09-bubinga-wood/feed/ 0 Item 18 – Larrivee OM Unicorn http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-18-larrivee-om-unicorn/ http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-18-larrivee-om-unicorn/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:57:22 +0000 Murrell Thixton http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/?p=1731 OM Larrivee guitar with Unicorn inlay in the headstock. Highly figured curly maple back and sides with a mahogany neck. This guitar has a beautifully inlaid fingerboard. Very balanced sound, an excellent recording guitar.

]]> http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-18-larrivee-om-unicorn/feed/ 0 Item 17 – 2003 Guild D40 CE http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-17-%e2%80%93-2003-guild-d40-ce/ http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-17-%e2%80%93-2003-guild-d40-ce/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:57:03 +0000 Murrell Thixton http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/?p=1712 The Guild D-40CE Standard is a dreadnought with cutaway shaped steelstring guitar that stands out due to its great playability and its full, balanced sound excellent dynamics. The top of the Guild D-40CE Standard is made of solid sitka spruce, the mahogany body is also solid. The mahogany neck of the Guild D-40CE Standard features a satin finish and a slim profile, the fingerboard is made of rosewood. The Guild D-40CE Standard comes with a D-TAR Wave-Length pickup system with adjustable volume and tone, that delivers a transparent and natural sound.

• Body shape: dreadnought with cutaway
• Top: solid sitka spruce
• Back and sides: solid mahogany
• Neck: mahogany, slim profile, satin finish
• Fingerboard and bridge: rosewood
• Fingerboard inlays: dots
• Frets: 20
• Scale length: 651 mm
• Width at nut: 43 mm
• Tuners: Gotoh, chrome-plated
• Pickup system: D-TAR Wave-Length with volume and tone control
• Pickguard: tortoise
• Finish: natural high-gloss

]]> http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-17-%e2%80%93-2003-guild-d40-ce/feed/ 0 Item 16 – 2002 D40 Richie Havens Guild Acoustic Guitar http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-16-2002-d40-richie-havens-guild-acoustic-guitar/ http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/2011/09/item-16-2002-d40-richie-havens-guild-acoustic-guitar/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:56:53 +0000 Murrell Thixton http://blog.firstqualitymusic.com/?p=1717 Beautiful D40 acoustic guitar. Mahogany back and sides, very good clean Sitka top.

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